MERRY PAYNE(1931 - 2017)

Dec. 24, 1931 - Dec. 3, 2017 OKLAHOMA CITY Merry Carol Schneider-Payne (maiden name Opp), born on Dec. 24, 1931, passed away Dec. 3, 2017, surrounded by her four favorite children, who happen to be her only children. She is survived by Glady Rowan and spouse John, Kelly Dommel and spouse Volker, Laura Gaines, Gary Schneider, 11 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was a proud graduate of Classen High and raised four children with husband Gil Schneider until his death in 1988. She was then married to Chuck Payne in 1992 until his death in 2014. The family would like to extend special thanks to Select Specialty Hospital for their care and compassion. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at Rose Hill Burial Park. Donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City.